Building developments caused
flooding on your property?
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Building developments caused
flooding on your property?
We listen. We care. We win.
Building developments caused
flooding on your property?
We listen. We care. We win.
Building developments caused
flooding on your property?
We listen. We care. We win.
CEL Solicitors is representing homeowners affected by flooding, which they attribute to a new build housing development close to their homes. Residents who experience flooding could make a claim for compensation if the problem only occurred after nearby land was developed.
In times of heavy rainfall, surface flooding can occur if drainage systems become overloaded. This causes the water to flow over ground, as opposed to underground, resulting in affected areas becoming water-logged. In these cases, residents have reported water pooling in their gardens, damaging any landscaping and preventing their enjoyment of this space.
Issues relating to new build housing developments occur when a developer doesn’t invest in effective and sustainable drainage systems for the new site. In some cases, a developer will simply connect the new housing onto existing systems, which can cause them to become overloaded and result in flooding.
Another issue surrounding new build developments concerns water displacement. The development of land, which would previously have absorbed water, can mean the water is directed elsewhere. In these cases, people who’ve never experienced flooding before might suddenly find their land completely waterlogged.
No. We offer free, initial advice. Then, if you would like to make a claim, you still don’t have to pay anything upfront. We work on a no-win, no-fee basis. If successful, we will deduct a 25% success fee from any compensation awarded.
To assess your claim, we need to understand the flooding issue to ascertain the likely cause. Helpful information includes:
• The length of time you’ve lived at the affected property.
• When you first experienced flooding.
• How this relates to the development e.g. flooding started during or after the build.
• Information on the development e.g. the developer, the site, and your proximity to it.
• Evidence of the flooding (images and/or videos).
• Your name, address, and contact details.
Get in touch with CEL Solicitors to begin your flooding claim today. Our experienced team of solicitors are on hand to provide support and guidance to get you the compensation you deserve.
